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The sex lives of Australians : a history
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The sex lives of Australians : a history

by Frank Bongiorno

This social history charts the evolution of sexual attitudes and behaviours in Australia from the penal colony era to the modern day, exploring how gender imbalances, legal frameworks, and social reforms have shaped the nation's intimate life.

Accession 29059 ISBN 9781863955676 Publisher Black Inc.
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